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Sustainability and Bioplastics


Plastics have proven to be the most used material for centuries. New products and innovations are surfacing now and then. As the need for this versatile material increases, its necessary to make plastics more sustainable and circular.

Manufacturers, developers and major OEMs are all focusing on bio-based polymers, bioplastics and nature-inspired plastic products to close the loop of circularity. Not only the manufacturers are producing sustainable products and raw materials but they are also focused on reclaiming the plastic waste generated during the production cycle.

Industry giants and government are together initiating measures to make our future sustainable. Researchers and scientists too are finding breakthroughs all around the world.

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Jul 26, 2024 | Industry News

New Project Recycles Scrap Plastic Bottles into Lightweight Structures

A research team from the United Arab Emirates University conducted a project to recycle scrap plastic bottles into re-manufactured materials. This effort contributes to waste reduction, preserves a...

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Jul 26, 2024 | Product News

Celanese Launches Foaming Polymer for Athletic Footwear Applications

Celanese Corporation introduces new biobased Hytrel® TPC RS40F2, which, when foamed, is ideal for athletic footwear applications. It incorporates a minimum of 20 percent segregated bio-content...

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Jul 25, 2024 | Industry News

Researchers Develop Recyclable Luminescent Polymers to Reduce Electronic Waste

A team of researchers developed a strategy to design luminescent polymers with high light-emitting efficiencies from the start that are both biodegradable and recyclable...

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Jul 25, 2024 | Industry News

New Method Recycles Unsaturated Polymers Using Oxygen and Light

A groundbreaking study has been published in the esteemed journal, Cell Reports Physical Science, showcasing a novel method for the recycling of unsaturated polymers such as rubber and plastics...

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Jul 24, 2024 | Industry News

Braskem and TNO to Jointly Advance Dissolution-based Recycling of Polyolefin Residues

Braskem announces its partnership with the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) aimed at improving circularity and sustainability in the plastics industry...

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Jul 24, 2024 | Industry News

New JV to Transform PLA Bioplastics Industry in MENA Region and India

SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have joined forces to establish a new venture to transform the PLA bioplastics industry...

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Jul 24, 2024 | Industry News

New Method Transforms Stryrofoam into High Value Conducting Polymer

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer...

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Jul 23, 2024 | Industry News

The Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Strategy to Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Biden-Harris Administration releases the first comprehensive, government-wide strategy to target plastic pollution at production, processing, use, and disposal...

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Jul 23, 2024 | Industry News

Consortium Turns Post-consumer PVC Flooring to Plasticizer-free Recyclates

The Circular Flooring consortium has proven that it is possible to produce plasticizer-free PVC recyclates from end-of-life flexible floor coverings. The solvent-based recycling process, which is...

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Jul 22, 2024 | Industry News

The Hansgrohe Group Develops Custom Recycling Process for Chrome-plated Plastics

The Hansgrohe Group is using an individually developed recycling process for galvanized plastics at its production site in Offenburg/Elgersweier. It allows the production waste from chrome-plated...

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